Tag Archives: fantasy

Author Q and A

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

For those that missed the last two Sundays, I came up with a way to promote Do I Need to Use a Dragon? before returning to work/school. That would be gathering questions and answering them on this post. Feel free to … Continue reading →

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Another Day of Asking for Interview Questions

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

As I said last Sunday, I wanted to help promote Do I Need to Use a Dragon? before I go back to work on Tuesday. This is the second day of asking for any questions that will create an interview post. … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Should I Use Destiny?

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Very few tropes are as common in fantasy as the destined heroes. This motivation has existed since the days of mythology and continues to be used today. Authors find twists and variations on the concept of destiny and fate, but … Continue reading →

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Any Questions? (Requesting Questions for a Future Q&A Post)

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

This is going to be fairly simple. I’m coming to the end of summer and wanted to do something special to help promote Do I Need to Use a Dragon? before I go back to work. So, I’m going to use the … Continue reading →

Teaser Tuesday: Juggling Multiple Heroes

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Fantasy is known for its quests and group adventures. Some authors focus on multiple figures who are active at the same time, but not working together. These stories don’t have a single hero designated as the central character. Instead, they … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Fantasy Standards

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is a pretty simple poem. Perfect opportunity to simply remind people that Do I Need to Use a Dragon? is available as a $2.99 eBook and a $20 paperback.) Noble thieves and evil priests Damsels in distress Champions chosen by ancient … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: What Kind of Magic?

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(Enjoy this excerpt from Do I Need to Use a Dragon? It’s available on Amazon as a $2.99 eBook and a $20 paperback.) First is a hero who grew up never knowing magic existed will not swiftly accept it and begin using … Continue reading →